Is splenectomy an option for multiple relapses in a child with visceral leishmaniasis? A case report
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e0748-2020, 2021. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is an infectious disease caused by Leishmania spp. The recurrence of the disease occurs, in general, in patients with decreased or loss of T-cell function, whether due to the use of corticosteroids, immunosuppressive disease, or another cause. In some cases, splenectomy may be a therapeutic option. However, the effectiveness of splenectomy is not well defined. This report describes the evolution of a pediatric patient with seven recurrences of VL, who relapsed post-surgery after drug therapy and splenectomy.
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Asunto principal:
Leishmania
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Leishmaniasis Visceral
Límite:
Niño
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
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Estados Unidos
Institución/País de afiliación:
Duke University/US
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Universidade Federal do Maranhão/BR
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